What's on the Bench Weekly Ep39 - You won't believe it!

[@turksandjerps]

Nice truck. I believe the Bruiser and Mountaineer had 750 motors.

[@CherokeeFanatic]

Blue would be fantastic

[@bugman72]

You might think about cleaning the electronics box using the RetroBrite process with H2O2 and UV light. I know those boxes were slightly tinted, but the RetroBrite will remove any of the yellowing and discoloration.

[@rocpile]

My first Tamiya was the Mountaineer.... certainly appears to be the same/similar transmission

[@ryanholly9650]

That blue has a great set of graphics! I say blue for the win?

[@microrigs]

I love black trucks, and red too, but man that blue scheme is just amazing, and very old school, very Tamiya...

[@HobbyPerfeXion]

Digging the blue color...

[@CornholioMcGeeRC]

Red would make that thing look stellar!!!

[@outcastrc8052]

Hey Matt! Looking good! I painted mine box art black when I built it back in 1982 to keep with the authenticity and I have seen the other colors but have a soft spot for the black as that was what my box art was when I purchased the kit. Therefore, I vote for black. with the full decal livery. May have to get one of those cool devices to shine things up and do a frame off restoration of all 4 of my 3 gear Tamiya units. Over the past 40 years, they have picked up some dullness through use and sitting on the shelf.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Very cool! I'm getting all kinds of opinions.

[@theapprentice2021]

Use that Kentucky sky blue it will pop.

[@billygoodman6969]

Blue all day

[@danthayer4770]

I usually favor blue, but the red looks more fitting to the truck in this particular situation.

[@R3Devi7]

Red on the Sho Bronco! Looking forward to auction stuffs

[@daledavis8093]

The Tamiya Lunchbox is what made me fall in love with rc's

[@jeremiahspain9884]

My vote is for the blue with those contrasting stripes. Vintage but still looking great!!

[@FlyingPigmyHippo]

Impressive restoration work. The transmission in particular looks amazing compared to when you first showed it. Normally, I am not a fan of designating a RC car as a shelf queen, but agree a rare piece of RC history should be preserved.

[@rubiken06]

I'd go black or blue. Blue would be my first choice. Black seems to be the most common box art.

[@JMRCDesigns]

The blue has my vote! It's screams late 70s early 80s. Can't wait to see it finished. 👍

[@scale_nerd356]

You should use a basket so it doesn’t Lu on bottom

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

Fantastic! The blazer/Hilux/bruiser were terrible but once you drove them they were so much fun. Well the bruiser was. I’d say go with SBG blue for your blazer.

[@_Sphaxz_]

I think I'm voting blue. The stripes really set it apart

[@justinhopkins2203]

I vote blue it is coming out real nice I don’t have any old rc like this but the longer I am in the hobby the more I like and appreciate content like this

[@kwkride]

You’ve done a great job cleaning up those parts. Almost makes me feel bad about not cleaning my Mountaineer like that. Why are you putting billet bumpers on for a restoration job? I’m sure it will look great. My choice on body color would be blue I think.

[@wayneharvey6568]

Black will look great with all the polishing you are doing

[@slowriderrc4790]

Totally amazing! Well done 👌 looks like new parts 😍 RC vintage hero 👏👏👏

[@twisterzman]

As much as I loathe shelf queens, this one I totally understand! As a display only,... my favorite color is blue, soooooo... BLACK!

[@yetimonster2586]

You have more patience than I. Kudos Matt on a super neat project. Definitely BLUE. Maybe leave the original bumpers ?

[@macdavis5989]

Blue is cool

[@briancooney4185]

I would go with blue

[@Basshertz13]

I am realizing how an air compressor just won’t cut it anymore for cleaning an RC but terrific job on the restoration can’t wait for more , I would definitely recommend the blue with the stripes such a classic look.

[@Moe44125]

For a shelf queen,(which it should be) Blue would look awesome 👌

[@jwessly6333]

Blue I agree with prior statements it fits the era Chevrolet in the desert at its time

[@Machinist_Chris]

Keep it a shelf queen, such a great piece of rc history, I would make it black like the box art.

[@highwaytohell7099]

I'd usually say black, but blue with the coloured stripes looks mint.

[@charlieshankles]

I vote blue. Great job on the cleaning. Take a break on cleaning it took 40 years to get that dirty doesn't have to be cleaned quickly

[@just.jose.youtube]

Black for classy, red for sporty. I vote red! 👌

[@RC4X4]

Looking good! It does take some time to rebuild these. Mine is Black with original decals.

[@mikemats4845]

Great video. I'm excited to see the finished truck. I vote black.

[@1Leggedgamer]

black for sure looks the best IMO thanks for the vid........

[@thomasbialzik3060]

Love how you pulled the "new" out of those old parts. Great job. You love to detail with paint, how about red, white, blue, black in SBG glory?

[@P_Hamtramck]

Blue with the KC Daylighters! 😊😊😊

[@davidwatlington3737]

Black of course for a shelf queen!

[@paulmcnamara2908]

Cool defo the blue with the stripes for sure!

[@ChunkiieCustomz]

It’s a pizo electric cell about the size of a 50 cent piece. Also will generate some heat without a real heater attachment.

[@rcobsession]

Blue!

[@leestewart5424]

Very cool to see all the detail that went into this truck its looking Awesome either Blue or Red Thanks for the videos

[@KristopherTheilen]

The blue Blazing Blazer looks great with the red & orange striping.

[@larrybarnhart7532]

Blue would look great!!! And can call it ( OLE BLUE ) !

[@daz1975ify]

Black for me ,its the one I remember. If I had a choice probably go yellow or orange.

[@jacknovis5725]

Love the video! Defo do black but with a blue and red livery ! Tie it all in 😂😂

[@austnsauce2543]

Go for the blue! Black as a secondary choice. NO RED EVER😂

[@bamabiker750]

Black with silver and a large number 3 on the side.😁 Seriously, I would reproduce the original body as a 3d print for shelf duty and preserve the original unpainted body as a rare historical artifact.

[@lowrider181]

I think black would look great with the chrome pieces

[@colinpopowich8687]

The blue seems to go with that baja era, would look great sitting next to the Porsche

[@bucksrcworld8119]

black with the retro graphics looks the best.

[@MrCaprinut]

I like the blue version. Glad to see vintage stuff. Half of my collection is vintage Tamiya.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Very cool!

[@BudgetRC_Channel]

If it were mine, I'd add the gaskets to the trans, or use silicone and just wipe it off when you clamp it together. Either way, a proper shelf queen should be 100% functional.

[@adamtebben9512]

Loving the blue.

[@billyquist9237]

Blue!!!! Awesome job Matt

[@josephpapazoglou1457]

RED definitely red that would look awesome

[@billcox87]

sick frickin truck brotha.... matte black for the color!!!

[@chris239v8]

I think blue would look great!

[@R.Sole88109]

How about a SBG colour scheme Blazing Blazer😉

[@danielfiander5731]

cleaning up nicely 👍🏻👍🏻 Blue body looks nice 👍🏻

[@christophermears7738]

Oh and I almost forgot to comment on the most important thing that trucks coming out very nice

[@JThelen1031]

Either of the box original schemes would look amazing.

[@misterbrown4122]

Always enjoy your videos, I vote for the Blue

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Those ultrasonic cleaners are kick ass. "Black"

[@BANTAM53]

Love the blue!!

[@bigjeep_littlejeep3777]

Black always looks good, but for something as flashy as this red is the only way.

[@jayess397]

Black and gold "American Racing Equip" (Frank Vessels' BFG Blazer)

[@jetwaves78]

Great work Matt looking awesome. As for the body boxart Black for me.

[@Mouth0921]

BLUE for sure!

[@rasador941]

Love the blue

[@shawnfugere6763]

The red is the rarest to see... 👍

[@chucksrchabit.7671]

Black shelf queen

[@whateverrobert]

I still have my bruiser. I plan to put yota axles on it I have 1.9 wheels on mine. I even got a the clone. From that cheap maker. But all in all. I need to get them darn yota axles easier to fix is correct

[@Unkomaks]

Definitely the blue would be sick

[@Jim511]

Do you mind putting the pdfs or a link up for the transmission rebuild please? Thanks for this video, it’s making me want to get to work on my bruiser!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I’ll try and add links to your comment, give me a little time to sort that out!

[@Darwin.B]

I use 5 gal ultrasonic cleaners at my work. Best not to have parts resting on the bottom of the tank.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Oh yeah? Interesting! Thanks for the tip!

[@FireWyer79RC]

You should go with black, that box art is classic and classy

[@davebutler4959]

Looks great so far; I vote blue.

[@JT-RES]

Any links to the PDF's? I have my grandfather's original tamiya bruiser and have considered rebuilding it but have had reservations. Looks like the same 2wd, 4hi, 4lo trans that I have in mine

[@scalebuildersguild]

I’ll try to track them down, I printed them and forgot about it!

[@blairomalley]

Watch that you don't use that ultrasonic more than twice an hour. I use them at my bike shop, ad the thermometer burns out quickly if its overworked. And use the basket, in creates a buffer between the bottom of the ultrasonic and the parts being cleaned. The ultrasonic is great for glasses, jewelry and airbrushes

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tips!

[@highwaytohell7099]

Funnilly enough watching this on my lunch break at work, and the ultrasonic cleaner is running here cleaning fuel injectors, whilst you were saying you would spare us from your ones noise haha

[@scalebuildersguild]

Haha! That's awesome!

[@brianbeck7468]

Go with black. Also, what type of cleaner do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Simple Green or CowRC green stuff works great diluted with water!

[@KevinRCMan]

Those clean parts look beautiful but the size of that electronics box would irk the hell out of me. If I had to choose I'd get the blue body cause I like the racing stripes on it. I'm a sucker for 80's early 90's style stripes on trucks.

[@Xofroggy]

The blue looks sick

[@owenflanagan7734]

I think the blue looks best

[@kevinp2820]

❤Hi Matt I would paint it up like Frank Scoop Vessels lll livery. Vessels Stallion Farms logo. So cool to see how you have restored it

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@rodmoer6]

Blue of course :)

[@Papa_Shorty]

Man I feel you when you mentioned you needed a break form the project. Been there. I found out the hard it’s best to step away then plow through. Less likely to lose patience and cut a corner just to get it over with. I’ll try to catch you on Whatnot tonight. Missed the last show.

[@Mad4saxBrewery]

Blue. And I love my sonic cleaner. I use LA Totally Awesome in mine. What did you use??

[@scalebuildersguild]

A product similar to Simple Green. Thanks for watching!

[@Bot_Brad]

Mad Love from alaBAMa. I vote blue.

[@redndeyes]

Lol never ever vote blue 🤣

[@Bot_Brad]

@@redndeyes oh sorry my friend. I like that paint scheme. I'm sure no self respecting RCer would ever vote for a Jackass. I heard this tictok kid say VoteBlueNoMatterWho.and I was like WTF. Why would you vote for someone who you haven't researched?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Let's not get political!

[@briang.sherwood7518]

Red, will not show imperfections as bad as black. Blue is OK but farther away from everyone's favorite Orange!

[@NordFromNorth]

I prefer the blue box art version

[@KunoRCAdventures]

Red would be great!

[@andrehoff767]

Love it ❤ Think i’d go blue for some reason, black is cool but blue looked more 80’s….

[@ashleyarmstrong47]

Blue blue blue blue blue!

[@BlindGuyRc]

Man this is coming out nice eh. Thise axles are actually very detailed for the age.. like those would look good on a modern truck. All I can think of with the agitator (spelling may be off) is those cooking shows. My wife loves those shows... I do to hahaha. But when you placed the rims in, all I could think of is the chef placing food in the oil fryer. Haha. Odd I know. But I may have to grt one of those. That was cool. Plus another tool is always healthy. I like the blue. The red is nice. But that blue pops. I'll make sure to try and make it for the live on the whatsnot thingy mabobber app. Haha. Iv actually been looking on there a fair bit now. Great video man.

[@mitchmiller1513]

Black would be great